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Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,375

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $190

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,411

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $1,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimXLTSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,455 $22,760 $25,730
Base Invoice $21,789 $21,282 $23,995
Sun and SYNC Package 745    
Navigation system 2,695    
Leather Comfort Group 745    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345    
Engine-block heater 35 35 35
White-letter tires 120 100  
Remote start 345 225 225
Running boards 345 395  
3.0L V6 1,010    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,545 1,700
Quick Order Package G   2,100  
4.0L V6   990  
Trailer Tow Group   670 670
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces     830
Sun and SYNC Package 633    
Navigation system 2,291    
Leather Comfort Group 633    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293    
Engine-block heater 30 32 32
White-letter tires 102 90  
Remote start 293 203 203
Running boards 293 356  
3.0L V6 919    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,398 1,530
Quick Order Package G   90  
4.0L V6   891  
Trailer Tow Group   603 603
Sunroof   806 806
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 6,385 6,955 4,355
Options (change) 5,487 4,469 3,921
Destination 725 660 660
Total Price $30,565 $30,375 $30,745
Total Invoice $28,001 $26,411 $28,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,181
Model Year200920072007
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimXLTSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7368, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$30,565$30,375$30,745
Adjustments for Features0-680-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,565$29,695$30,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$720
Total Invoice$28,001$26,411$28,576
Adjustments for Features0-591-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,001$25,820$28,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,449

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200920072007
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimXLTSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Front side airbags$350  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Sliding load floor $275$275
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Running boards$350$350 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,950$3,630$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-591-307

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092007
ModelEscapeNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in108.8 in
Length174.7 in178.9 in
Width71.1 in73.1 in
Height67.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100096%
Total Not Requested404%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alarm100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80095%
Total Not Requested405%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

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